About Our Paradise
Beautiful & rugged nature at its best
We know guests often have similar questions, so we’ve compiled answers to those most frequently asked, below.
If you don’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to contact us.
Things to Know & Frequently Asked Questions
Our landscape
Our beautiful, rugged property is nature at its finest and is largely untouched, which does mean that there are undulating and uneven surfaces around the accommodations, as well as some of Australia’s best wildlife!
Please always wear appropriate, stable footwear when walking outside. Also please be sure to walk slowly and not run so as not to spook the wildlife. Also note that Pink Bay, the beach accessed from Sea Dragon, is unpatrolled and swimming is at your own risk.
Accessibility information
Sea Dragon is a semi-remote and rugged property with 150 acres of nature conservancy with limited access for walking. The main property area of 100 acres has steep access to the beach with our accommodations dotted around the property. As part of our extensive renovation project, we will have select wheelchair-friendly accommodation as well as wheelchair access to the main dining room and reception by the end of Summer 2024.
The beach can be accessed via 4WD (Sea Dragon onsite vehicles only) and by steep walking trail. We offer accessible private tours to destinations on the island that are set up for wheelchair access.
Wildlife encounters
While most of our wildlife is timid and will keep its distance, some of our resident kangaroos and wallabies may get a little inquisitive from time-to-time and the mature males or new mothers can grow rather big!
Please practice your best social distancing (remember that?) and stay at least five to 10 metres away. Under no circumstances may you feed the animals as we want to keep our wildlife wild. Should you encounter a reptile during your stay (goanna, snake, large lizard) please stay well away and alert staff of its location.
Children
For the reasons listed above, children younger than 12 are not permitted.
Electricity
It is our goal to a completely off-grid energy set-up (we’re about 85% there) to contribute to conserving our planet. So during times when we have to rely on the mains power supply on the island (which is temperamental itself) we may experience a short outage while our batteries kick in to back it up. #islandlife.
Please consult us before booking should you have any sleeping devices or similar which require uninterrupted electricity.
Weather
Being a large island, the weather can change quickly and with our property being beautifully coastal, it’s always good to bring a variation of clothing. Layers are best.
Mobile phone / cell coverage
Due to the semi-remote location of our 250-acre property, phone coverage is sporadic. Telstra is the best performing but not always consistent. The free wifi in our accommodation can facilitate calls made via WhatsApp / Facetime etc.
When out on tour around the island, you will have times where there is no coverage at all. Enjoy it!
Check in/Check out times
Check in is at 3.00pm / Check out is at 10.00am
At what time should I book a ferry or flight?
The ideal ferry time ex Cape Jervis for all guests is 4.00pm however we will also provide transfers for Experience guests booked on the 6.00pm service.
The ideal ferry time ex Penneshaw for guests booked on an Experience package is 8:30am if connecting with touring on the mainland or travelling onwards that day, however transfers are also available for the 2:30pm service.
All commercial flight arrivals and departures from/to Kingscote will be met.
Do you have a restaurant and do you cater for dietary requirements?
We have a private restaurant for in-house guests only. We cater for most dietary requirements, provided we receive notice at the time of booking or at least one week prior to arrival.
What should I wear?
We don’t have a dress code at Sea Dragon as we want our guests to be themselves and feel comfortable, however we do ask that beach clothing and footwear is avoided at breakfast and dinner service.
Due to our undulating bushland, it is not recommended to wear heels / stilettos during your stay and sturdy footwear is most suitable.
While out exploring the island, we always recommend layered clothing as the air and wind temperatures can vary quite greatly across the day.
What is the strength of the mobile signal?
The best mobile reception provider on Kangaroo Island is Telstra. Optus and Vodafone do work, but usually only in the main townships. While onsite, WhatsApp and similar apps can also be used to make calls via our WiFi. Not all areas of our property have Telstra coverage.
Do you have WiFi?
Yes we do. Free wifi is available in all accommodations and common areas.
Do you offer a laundry service?
As we are totally reliant on rainwater, unfortunately, we are unable to offer a laundry service.
Do you have a 24-hour reception?
Most of our staff live onsite and are available at your service daily from breakfast to the end of dinner service. Calls made outside of this time should only be made in the case of an emergency.
Do you have a reception or waiting area?
Yes, we have a lovely reception area and lounge with ocean views where guests are welcome to relax before checking in or after checking out.
Are there walks nearby?
We are very lucky to be situated only 1.1km / .7 miles from the oldest lighthouse in South Australia, the Cape Willoughby Lighthouse which is an easy walk there and around the peninsula. In your in-room compendium there is a map and some interesting information on the history of the area.
We are also developing a range of walking trails on the Sea Dragon property itself, making the most of our wonderful flora and fauna that call Sea Dragon home.
Am I allowed to smoke in the room?
Smoking is NOT permitted in any building or vehicle. Villa guests may smoke outside near the front entrance of their villas but must ensure butts are disposed of correctly otherwise there is a risk of bushland catching alight. There is a designated smoking area for Room and Suite guests near the Lodge reception.
Is there parking available?
Yes. We have free onsite parking, however note that those booked on our Experiences have included transfers from the airport or ferry terminal, so bringing your own car isn’t necessary.
Housekeeping
As we are an eco-friendly property and are totally reliant on rainwater and like to best utilise solar energy, we do not change sheets or towels however accommodations are refreshed on a daily basis.
Do you allow drone photography/videography at Sea Dragon?
What are your Terms and Conditions?
You can find our Terms and Conditions here
Why you will simply love your stay
Worrying is officially banned
on the island
- Breathtaking ocean views from every luxurious accommodation
- Secluded beach with pristine waters and regular chances to see and swim with dolphins
- An abundance of Australian wildlife, including hundreds of kangaroos
- Included activities and a Full Day Nature Tour for our Experience package guests
- Relax with beachside naps in summer or cozy up inside to watch dramatic winter seas.
- A perfect sense of seclusion and tranquility, yet just 25 minutes from Penneshaw ferry terminal and less than an hour from Kingscote Airport
